Burlington-Bristol Bridge reopened after crash, car fire over Delaware River

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
BURLINGTON, N.J. (WPVI) -- The Burlington-Bristol Bridge was shut down Tuesday morning after a crash in the middle of the span. It has since been reopened.

It happened just before 8 a.m. on the Bucks County side of the bridge, according to officials.

Chopper 6 was over the bridge as one of the cars was being towed away after catching fire.

Chopper 6 over apparent car fire on Burlington-Bristol Bridge


The bridge crosses the Delaware River, connecting Burlington, New Jersey to Bristol Township, Pennsylvania.



Officals say no one was injured.

The bridge reopened as of 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday.

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